How to Write a Business Plan

Win Backing and Support for Your Ideas and Ventures

Edition: 7 Date: 03/07/2022 Price: £12.99 ISBN Paperback: 9781398605640 ISBN Ebook: 9781398605657 Pages: 192 Format (mm): 216x138 Product Category: General Subject: Entrepreneurship

Author Information

Brian Finch is an independent consultant, with considerable experience of preparing and delivering effective business plans, as well as advising others on their preparation of winning material. He is the author of Effective Financial Management, also published by Kogan Page. He is based in London, UK. « An accessible guide to producing the most professional and convincing business plans, including advice on plans for internal as well as external company use « Provides invaluable help with the sales forecast and compiling of all the necessary financial information « Is part of the bestselling Creating Success series, which has sold over 1.5 million copies and contains practical advice on essential work skills to help you develop your career « New to this edition: updated to include new ways of sourcing finance such as crowd funding, revisions to business legislation and advice on risk, legal issues and confidentiality

Description

If you are starting or selling your own business, or wanting to expand your company, business plans are essential. Get expert guidance on how to make an impact with your business plan and successfully communicate your strategic vision.

Whether it is to raise finance, sell a business or develop a specific project, this is your one-stop guide to producing the most professional and convincing business plan for a new venture. This 7th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates and top tips to help you write a comprehensive and compelling plan, as well as content on digital developments such as crowdfunding, online retailing and digital marketing.

The Creating Success series of books...

Unlock vital skills, power up your performance and get ahead with the bestselling Creating Success series. Written by experts for new and aspiring managers and leaders, this million-selling collection of accessible and empowering guides will get you up to speed in no time. Packed with clever thinking, smart advice and the kind of winning techniques that really get results, you’ll make fast progress, quickly reach your goals and create lasting success in your career.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 2 The structure of the plan 3 Summary 4 The business background 5 The market 6 Operations 7 Management 8 The proposal 9 The forecast 10 Financial information 11 Risks 12 Legal issues and confidentiality 13 Selling your business 14 Improve business performance 15 Bidding for business